Project Monitoring Committee at Ministry Could Fast-Track Project Implementation: Ved Mani Tiwari Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The government has introduced an online system for seeking forest clearance that has been very beneficial in securing this critical clearance. To streamline state level clearances for transmission projects, the appointment of a nodal officer at the state level could be very helpful. Similarly, having a Project Monitoring Committee at Power Ministry level for a […] Read more
Solar Manufacturing in India Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Global Overview Globally, over 100 GW of PV capacity was installed in 2018, with China continuing to take the lead, as it added 45 GW of capacities during the year. Other countries to install large solar capacities included Europe, the U.S. and India. China is also the world’s largest producer of solar cell/module, followed by […] Read more
NTPC Floats Tender for 90 MW BOS Package for Anta Solar Project Updated On Thu, Oct 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy NTPC has issued a tender for the development of a 90 MW BOS package for the Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. NTPC has issued a tender, inviting bids from eligible parties for the development of 90 MW Balance of System (BOS) package for Anta Solar Power Project in Rajasthan. The scope of work (SOW) […] Read more
Sanjeev Nandan Sahai Appointed to Chair Power Secretary Updated On Wed, Oct 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy As per the order of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Sahai has been appointed in place of Subhash Chandra Garg, a 1983-batch IAS officer, who will be retiring on October 31, 2019. In a significant development, senior IAS officer of 1986-batch, Sanjeev Nandan Sahai, has been appointed as the new power secretary […] Read more
STMicroelectronics Launches Next-Gen Payment System-on-Chip with Increased Performance and Protection Updated On Thu, Oct 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy STMicroelectronics has released the next generation of its STPay system-on-chip (SoC) payment solution, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to increase contactless performance and protection, reduce power demand, and significantly improve the user experience. The new STPay-Topaz family solution comes ready for embedding in smartcards, loaded with payment applications running on certified JavaCard platform, and meeting all required security and […] Read more
NISE Calls Out Manufacturers for Mandatory Testing of CST Products Updated On Wed, Oct 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy NISE has issued a letter calling out all industry stakeholders and manufactures CST products for the mandatory testing of all such products. The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a letter calling out all industry stakeholders, state nodal agencies and domestic […] Read more
AAI Extends Deadline for 100 kW Rooftop Plant at Pune Airport Updated On Fri, Oct 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy AAI has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW flexible solar PV plant on the terminal building of the Pune Airport The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has extended the bid submission deadline for its tender for setting up of a 100 kW grid-connected flexible solar PV […] Read more
Crisil Report on India’s Flagging Renewables Drive Draws Strong Rebuttal from MNRE Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy Less than 4 days after reports first appeared in the media, including this one on Saur Energy, that used a CRISIL report to pan India’s renewables drive, comes a strong rebuttal from the Secretary of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The denial, worded in strong terms and with more than a little data, […] Read more
Can Rooftop Solar be the Game Changer to Achieve India’s Ambitious Solar Target? Updated On Thu, Oct 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy India is on its way to phase out fossil-based energy generation and adopt green energy. The growing population and the need for energy align with India’s transition initiatives, thus satisfying energy demands and in the process reducing the carbon footprint. The country’s per capita energy consumption currently stands close to one-third of the world’s average. […] Read more
